Product Information Guide
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...ROM. For instructions on using the default-setting mode. For detailed information about default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to remove the paper in the printer. Turn off . If the paper is off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto...entry slot. 3. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off . Turn the knob on the left side of the printer to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On Off, On Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P,...
...ROM. For instructions on using the default-setting mode. For detailed information about default settings, see below. EPSON FX-890/FX-2190 Clearing Paper Jams Follow these steps to remove the paper in the printer. Turn off . If the paper is off Auto line feed Print direction Software I/F (interface) mode Auto...entry slot. 3. Setting Skip over perforation Auto tear-off . Turn the knob on the left side of the printer to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on country) Manual feed wait time Options (default in bold) Off, On Off, On Off, On Bi-D, Uni-D ESC/P,...
Technical Brief (Impact Printers)
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... (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font.
... (C) SEIKO EPSON CORP. 1992 Printer: FX-2180 Mode: ESC/P Port: LPT1 Font : Roman Pitch : 10CPI Print Quality : LQ Character Table : PC 437 Continuous Rear : 11 inch Continuous Rear : 8.5mm Continuous Front : 7 inch Continuous Front : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 1 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 1 : 8.5mm CutSheetFeeder 2 : 11 inch CutSheetFeeder 2 : 8.5mm Manual Rear : 14 inch Manual Rear : 8.5mm Help: Select printer Font.
User Manual
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... 40. Notes contain important information and useful tips about your printer. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. For detailed information about using your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide. For help which is...
... 40. Notes contain important information and useful tips about your printer. See "Installing and Using the Online Reference Guide" on in this manual show the FX-890, the instructions apply to both the FX-890 and the FX-2190. For detailed information about using your printer, refer to the online Reference Guide. For help which is...
User Manual
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Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON® at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for more information.) You can further expand your printer's built-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for dealer referral. 6 Introduction sales only). Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities.
Options By adding options, such as a cut-sheet feeder or roll paper holder, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON® at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON StoreSM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for more information.) You can further expand your printer's built-in interfaces. (See the Reference Guide for dealer referral. 6 Introduction sales only). Optional interface cards are also available to supplement your printer's capabilities.
User Manual
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... Then, click FX890 2190 Guide. If you don't want to install the manual on your CD-ROM or DVD drive. The Installation screen appears. Follow these steps to Programs (or All Programs) and select EPSON. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT: ... To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, follow the on your printer's default settings in the EPSON folder. If it on -screen instructions. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to install it doesn't, double-click the My Computer...
... Then, click FX890 2190 Guide. If you don't want to install the manual on your CD-ROM or DVD drive. The Installation screen appears. Follow these steps to Programs (or All Programs) and select EPSON. Insert the printer software CD-ROM in Windows 2000, Me, 98, 95, or NT: ... To install the Reference Guide on your hard disk, follow the on your printer's default settings in the EPSON folder. If it on -screen instructions. Installing the Remote Configuration Manager The EPSON Remote Configuration Manager provides an easy way to install it doesn't, double-click the My Computer...
User Manual
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... final installation screen.) The Remote Configuration Manager is installed on using Windows 2000 and the printer is complete, click Finish. (If you see the folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen, close...
... final installation screen.) The Remote Configuration Manager is installed on using Windows 2000 and the printer is complete, click Finish. (If you see the folder window open the manual, select Programs, Epson Remote Configuration Mgr, and then click Epson Remote Configuration Manager User's Guide. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen, close...
User Manual
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...are two ways to change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote... Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. For instructions on using the default-setting mode. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF manual...
...are two ways to change the printer's settings through your software or printer driver, you may sometimes need to do this: ❏ Using the EPSON Remote Configuration Manager on the printer software CD-ROM. (See page 15.) ❏ From the printer's control panel using the Remote... Configuration Manager, see the Reference Guide. For instructions on using the default-setting mode. For detailed information about default settings, see the PDF manual...
User Manual
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... the position for the paper source you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the selected paper source. Continuous paper is jammed in the printer. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is ...set to clear paper jams and print a self test. The paper release lever is loaded in the manuals, see your paper and reload it correctly. A single sheet of paper is not loaded correctly. For more troubleshooting information, see "Where To...
... the position for the paper source you cannot resolve the problem using the information in the selected paper source. Continuous paper is jammed in the printer. Light status O Paper Out O Pause O Pause O Paper Out O Pause Beep pattern ••• Problem Solution No paper is ...set to clear paper jams and print a self test. The paper release lever is loaded in the manuals, see your paper and reload it correctly. A single sheet of paper is not loaded correctly. For more troubleshooting information, see "Where To...
User Manual
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... hours a day, seven days a week. A variety of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration ...You can download drivers and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. To use these services, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Before you cannot solve the problem...
... hours a day, seven days a week. A variety of the following information ready: ❏ Product name (EPSON FX-890 or FX-2190) ❏ Product serial number (located on the back of the printer) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration ...You can download drivers and other files, look at http://support.epson.com. To use these services, you can purchase ribbon cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or visit the EPSON Store at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. Before you cannot solve the problem...
Product Brochure
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..., rear) Push and pull tractor** (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Paper Path Manual insertion Cut sheet feeder Tractor Pull push tractor Input Buffer 128K Front or rear in, top out Top in, top out...product and brand names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-890, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart,...
..., rear) Push and pull tractor** (front, rear) Cut-sheet feeder (optional) Roll paper holder (optional) Paper Path Manual insertion Cut sheet feeder Tractor Pull push tractor Input Buffer 128K Front or rear in, top out Top in, top out...product and brand names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Printer Specifications Printer Method 9-pin, serial impact dot matrix Print Direction Bidirectional logic seeking for optional interface cards Printer Language Epson ESC/P,® IBM PPDS, Okidata Microlines (FX-890, Okidata Mode only) Paper Handling Forms: continuous multipart,...
Service Manual
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...; The contents of this manual are for any errors in this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any and all rights in those marks. Imaging & Information Product Division TPCS Quality Assurance Department EPSON disclaims any means electronic,... can assume no responsibility for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual. EPSON is a registered trademark of this manual or the consequences thereof. Notice All rights reserved. General Notice: Other product names used herein ...
...; The contents of this manual are for any errors in this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any and all rights in those marks. Imaging & Information Product Division TPCS Quality Assurance Department EPSON disclaims any means electronic,... can assume no responsibility for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual. EPSON is a registered trademark of this manual or the consequences thereof. Notice All rights reserved. General Notice: Other product names used herein ...
Service Manual
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WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ... HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE. 3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. 4. WARNING Signals a precaution...
WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN. 2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ... HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE. 3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS. 4. WARNING Signals a precaution...
Service Manual
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...printer. A D J U S T M E N T Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice R E Q U I R E D or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of the components in damage to warn of , equipment. Indicates that , if not strictly observed, could result in this Manual... Describes the step-by -step procedures for servicing the product. CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT Provides Epson-approved methods for the troubleshooting. May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or ...
...printer. A D J U S T M E N T Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice R E Q U I R E D or condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. CHAPTER 3. MAINTENANCE Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of the components in damage to warn of , equipment. Indicates that , if not strictly observed, could result in this Manual... Describes the step-by -step procedures for servicing the product. CHAPTER 5. ADJUSTMENT Provides Epson-approved methods for the troubleshooting. May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or ...
Service Manual
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... paper, Reclaimed paper Not curled, not folded, not crumpled Note : Printing on reclaimed paper is below 15 mm. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 10 EPSON FX-890/2190 FEEDING METHOD Friction feed Push tractor feed Push & Pull tractor feed Pull tractor feed ... ( Option ) Roll paper holder (Option) Revision B PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-3. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-890 FX-890 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min.
... paper, Reclaimed paper Not curled, not folded, not crumpled Note : Printing on reclaimed paper is below 15 mm. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 10 EPSON FX-890/2190 FEEDING METHOD Friction feed Push tractor feed Push & Pull tractor feed Pull tractor feed ... ( Option ) Roll paper holder (Option) Revision B PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Table 1-3. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-890 FX-890 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (10.1) 257 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min.
Service Manual
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... line glue at the top side of paper horizontally. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min. Note1: Type of... is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions Note "*1": When using Single-Bin CSF, paper total thickness is below 5 mm. Table 1-5. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-4. Total thickness (inch) (0.0047) (0.018) ----- ----- (mm) 0.12 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 40 (one sheet of...
... line glue at the top side of paper horizontally. Cut Sheet (Single sheet, Not multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Width (inch) (mm) Front Entry Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Manual Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (16.5) 420 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min. Note1: Type of... is available only under normal temperature and humidity conditions Note "*1": When using Single-Bin CSF, paper total thickness is below 5 mm. Table 1-5. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-4. Total thickness (inch) (0.0047) (0.018) ----- ----- (mm) 0.12 0.46 Weight (g/m2) 40 (one sheet of...
Service Manual
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... forms should be inserted from rear entrance only. 4: When using card, set up card mode. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 12 Card Front Entry Manual Manual Min. Max. (3.9) (5.8) 100 148 Single-Bin CSF Min. Length (inch) (5.8) (mm) 148 (3.9) (5.8) (3.9) (5.8) --- --- ...(3.9) (5.8) (mm) 100 148 Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (5.8) 148 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min. Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Front Entry Manual Minimum Maximum Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum Maximum (inch) (3.9) (16.5) ----- ----- (mm) 100 420 Length (inch) ...
... forms should be inserted from rear entrance only. 4: When using card, set up card mode. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features 12 Card Front Entry Manual Manual Min. Max. (3.9) (5.8) 100 148 Single-Bin CSF Min. Length (inch) (5.8) (mm) 148 (3.9) (5.8) (3.9) (5.8) --- --- ...(3.9) (5.8) (mm) 100 148 Min. (3.9) 100 Max. (5.8) 148 Rear Entry High-Capacity CSF Min. Cut Sheet (Multi part) FX-2190 FX-2190 Front Entry Manual Minimum Maximum Rear Entry Manual / High-Capacity CSF / Single-Bin CSF Minimum Maximum (inch) (3.9) (16.5) ----- ----- (mm) 100 420 Length (inch) ...
Service Manual
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...align their left edge with the matchmark of fixed forms (single sheet/multi-part) with FX-2190 Direction Rear Entry (manual) Front Entry (manual) Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6 Envelope Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical High-Capacity CSF...(0.0205) (0.0063) (0.0205) ----- (mm) 0.16 0.52 0.16 0.52 Weight ----- Max. Envelope Width (inch) ----- (No.6) (mm) Length (inch) ----- (mm) Manual Min. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-8. Quality BOND paper, PLAIN paper or AIR ----- Table 1-9. Max. ----- ----- printing on the front side;
...align their left edge with the matchmark of fixed forms (single sheet/multi-part) with FX-2190 Direction Rear Entry (manual) Front Entry (manual) Size A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A6 Envelope Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical High-Capacity CSF...(0.0205) (0.0063) (0.0205) ----- (mm) 0.16 0.52 0.16 0.52 Weight ----- Max. Envelope Width (inch) ----- (No.6) (mm) Length (inch) ----- (mm) Manual Min. EPSON FX-890/2190 Revision B Table 1-8. Quality BOND paper, PLAIN paper or AIR ----- Table 1-9. Max. ----- ----- printing on the front side;
Service Manual
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... 5*, Matrix 2 of 5* NOTE: "*": These fonts are not described in user's manual. Rear Entry Minimum Maximum (8.5) 216 ----- (5) φ127 mm (0.0028) 0.07 (0.0035) 0.09 52 82 (14) (22) Quality ----- CHARACTER TABLES Standard version NLSP version International character sets : 13 tables : 42 tables : 13 countries INPUT BUFFER 128 Kbyte PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features Revision B 16 EPSON FX...
... 5*, Matrix 2 of 5* NOTE: "*": These fonts are not described in user's manual. Rear Entry Minimum Maximum (8.5) 216 ----- (5) φ127 mm (0.0028) 0.07 (0.0035) 0.09 52 82 (14) (22) Quality ----- CHARACTER TABLES Standard version NLSP version International character sets : 13 tables : 42 tables : 13 countries INPUT BUFFER 128 Kbyte PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Features Revision B 16 EPSON FX...
Service Manual
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...for Type-B I/F Level 2 device: not described in user's manual) Table 1-31. FX-2190 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma Product-Name FX-2190 FX-2190 Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC Entity... Accept Execute OK 15h Send Emergency Reply Accept Execute OK 16h-17h (Reserved) Unknown ----- PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 27 FX-890 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW80c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, PW80c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma ...
...for Type-B I/F Level 2 device: not described in user's manual) Table 1-31. FX-2190 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, PW136c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma Product-Name FX-2190 FX-2190 Emulation-Type ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC ESCP9, PRPII9, BDC Entity... Accept Execute OK 15h Send Emergency Reply Accept Execute OK 16h-17h (Reserved) Unknown ----- PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 27 FX-890 Reply message ESC/P Main-Type MT9p, PW80c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma IBM PPDS MT9p, PW80c110cpi, PRG(Wxxxxx)rev, AP500ma ...
Service Manual
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..., the printer is not selected, the interface sends XOFF and sets the DTR signal MARK. the parallel interface, USB interface and Type-B optional interface. These interfaces are selected manually by Default Setting or selected automatically. Manual selection One...printer is initialized to the optional interface. Then the interface that interface is not selected. Preventing Hosts from this kind of timeout, the printer receives data very slowly, several thousands of seconds continuously. This slowdown is selected. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 28 EPSON FX...
..., the printer is not selected, the interface sends XOFF and sets the DTR signal MARK. the parallel interface, USB interface and Type-B optional interface. These interfaces are selected manually by Default Setting or selected automatically. Manual selection One...printer is initialized to the optional interface. Then the interface that interface is not selected. Preventing Hosts from this kind of timeout, the printer receives data very slowly, several thousands of seconds continuously. This slowdown is selected. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Interface 28 EPSON FX...